Garage Storage Organization and Garage Cabinets

itoktoeatfish · **powder coating the block**

I just started a new job in a powder coating shop and can get stuff done cheap and have been thinking about doing my block. Is this a good idea or bad? will it effect heat transfer?

mpgmike · 08-17-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by itoktoeatfish

I just started a new job in a powder coating shop and can get stuff done cheap and have been thinking about doing my block. Is this a good idea or bad? will it effect heat transfer?

Shouldn't affect heat transfer any differently than engine enamel would. Powder coated my brother's '89 Prelude block.

mpgmike
'88 Shelby Daytona
'89 Masi TC
'91 Spirit R/T
'84 Rampage

84TurboZxt · 08-17-2005, 01:04 PM

I will be fine!

oldgregg · 08-17-2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by itoktoeatfish

I just started a new job in a powder coating shop and can get stuff done cheap and have been thinking about doing my block. Is this a good idea or bad? will it effect heat transfer?

Good idea.
I did mine & had no issues.
And it stays looking good forever, or almost anyway!

Una · 08-17-2005, 07:19 PM

Sweet.. Should either do an aluminum looking color, or a chrome looking powder coat.. Chrome block would be sweet. But if you do aluminum, it'll match the head real nice, and make people wonder.

**mopar2ya** · 08-17-2005, 08:32 PM

Ive found the aluminum/silver colors seem to stain alot easier than red and black.

iloveshelbys · 08-18-2005, 11:58 PM

how did you "mask off" those areas that are not powder coated? did it go in the oven with the masking?

iloveshelbys · 08-20-2005, 01:53 PM

ok then?

bluneon · 08-20-2005, 03:04 PM

there are differant masking materials. some are made of fiberglass which can go into the oven. others would have to be removed prior to baking.(paper)

the powdercoaters do the masking. unless you're a perfectionist and prefer that you do it yourself, then you can.

some coaters ask for the gasket set you'll use for the block so that you can get a more precise coating. they'll place the gasket in place and powder around the gasket so that you'll have a precise gasket profile.

iloveshelbys · 08-20-2005, 10:52 PM

is there different types of powder coatings? ie some are more heat resistant than others? and also lets say i used masking tape and removed it before going in the oven, would this peel the powder off on the edges?

i am able to powder coat anything black for free, only thing is these guys only deal with railings and fences. not hi heat engine parts

bluneon · 08-20-2005, 11:19 PM

color is pretty much unlimited. like wallace said some are more prone to staining than others. finishes can be glossy, flat, satin, wrinkle, etc...

there are even clear coatings if you just want the natural color of cast iron or aluminum to be preserved..

some colors require a second coating. for some odd reason the true color doesn't show up on the first coating for those coats. so a second clear coat is put on so that the 'true' color actually shows up.

the more heat resistant coatings would be anything that's silvery in color. ie: silver ceramic coats which is done mostly on exhaust systems..

the powder would only stick to the bare metal. if some got onto the masking and you removed it, the powder would come off with it. it's just like removing masking from a car after painting.

mpgmike · 08-20-2005, 11:25 PM

I think for the block which doesn't see intense heat, the black for the fences would be fine. The valve cover, believe it or not, sees more heat than the block. Try it. If nothing else, you'll have to go back with a spray can of hi-temp engine enamel and do touch up work later. I think it'll be fine.

mpgmike
'88 Shelby Daytona
'91 Spirit R/T
'84 Rampage
'89 Masi TC

iloveshelbys · 08-20-2005, 11:35 PM

alrighty ill think about it

PS
yes there are alot of colours to choose from for me but not like you think ,you see...i can get forest green, sandle wood, white, black, silver and brown...all colours that you would find on aluminium railings and these guys have never touched engine parts and dont know what to do with rust so all prep would be on my end

mpgmike · 08-21-2005, 01:47 PM

Eastwood and Caswell Plating have good selections of colors and types. I go to Caswell first, then Eastwood second (Caswell is cheaper). If nothing else, you could spring the $12 for the color of your choice and just take the rest home with you after you're done with the block.

http://www.caswellplating.com/powder/index.html
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...ORY&itemID=845

mpgmike
'88 Shelby Daytona
'91 Spirit R/T
'84 Rampage
'89 Masi TC

**Mr Overkill** · 08-23-2005, 10:31 PM

i am also thinking of pc my block to keep that new look